Residents' Update:
Sunday 26th February 2017
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Bins Behind the Shops on Quinton Park; Pedestrian Crossing on Leaf Lane by JLR Bridge; New Tiverton School Update; Cheylesmore Library Volunteers; Upcoming Works in our Area; Tollbar End Road Closures; Dennis the Dustcart - Manor Park Primary; “Your Rubbish” App; WMNow; Go Green Week; City Honours Sky Blue Legend; Tot Waddles at War Memorial Park; Coventry Older Voices Newsletter; Stamp Prices to Rise; Can an Unmarked Police Car Stop Vehicles?; Ask the Police; Tumble Dryers Safety Warning; Storm Doris Caused Damage; Fargo Village Cheese & Chutney Fest; “Can you hear me?”; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally ….
Bins Behind the Shops on Quinton Park
On Wednesday, our Quinton Park resident informed Roger that the individual bins for the flats had finally been replaced by 4 large bins. The resident thanked Roger & his secretary for all their hard work over the last few months to achieve this outcome. Roger will be monitoring their use.
Email from Layla Shannon Senior Waste Management Officer:
Cllr Bailey,
We exchanged the bins for the flats at Quinton Park on Wednesday. The supervisor for the recycling crew will monitor use of the bins over the coming weeks as during the exchange it became apparent that large volumes of recyclate within the domestic bins came from the shops.
Pedestrian Crossing on Leaf Lane by JLR Bridge
In our
5th February update, we reported that there was a problem with the linkage between the pedestrian & vehicle lights.
Colin Knight’s response was that there was a problem with the linkage between the signals & an urgent request had gone to Siemens (their signals contractor) to rectify it.
Last week the resident informed us that the problem had still not been resolved so Roger had to chase again.
This is the latest response received from Shamala Evans, Project Manager/Senior Engineer
Hello Councillor Bailey,
We are looking into the query raised by your resident. Our initial investigation shows that we might have to get Siemens to do some additional reconfiguration works at Whitley A444/Leaf Lane signals. I would hope to get this works completed by 10th March 2017.
New Tiverton School Update - Friday 24th February 2017
From the "New Tiverton Delivery Team" for Coventry City Council which consists of Council Officers, the designers and also the builders:
The works on site are progressing well and are all on schedule.
Thankfully storm “Doris” did not appear to damage the trees on site.
Foundations:
- The excellent ground conditions have enabled the new foundations to be installed during the half term week.
- The mild weather has allowed the concrete to set.
- There have been 60 loads of concrete placed to date.
- Preparations are underway for the commencement of block work and below slab drainage which will start within the next two weeks.
- The foundations incorporate a system for the building’s steel frame; this will be installed in April.
School activity: The Head teacher of Tiverton School, Carolyn Claridge, visited on 16th February to look at the size of the site, location of the foundations, building activities and investigate whether a pupil site visit might be beneficial. She will be reporting her findings to her staff and Governors.
The Whitley Abbey Primary pupils are keeping a blog recording progress and this is to be shared with the Tiverton School community.
Cheylesmore Library Volunteers
This week 4 more people have expressed an interest in volunteering at the library and due to personal commitments 1 person had to withdraw.
Our next volunteers’ meeting is on Monday 27th February. Many meetings are taking place over the next few weeks so we hope to know more soon.
The cabinet meeting on 7th March will explain the future of the libraries & other services.
If you are interested in volunteering then please email:
cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com.
The more volunteers that we have then the longer the Library opening hours can be.
If you have any ideas about what you’d like to see at the library then please email us. It’s important that everyone takes ownership of this valuable local asset for the benefit of the local community.
Upcoming Works or Road Closures in our Area
Cecily Road (jct of Daventry Road), 21st February to 17th March – Road closure. Reason - Install Cable Duct by BT
Daventry Road (jct of Park Paling), 5th March - 4 way signals. Reason Replace broken Manhole cover by STW.
A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement Scheme Road Closures
From Alan Jones, Galliford Try
Tollbar Underpass
The Tollbar Underpass will be closed in both directions:
- 1 night from 8pm on Thursday 2 March until 6am the following morning.
The closure is needed to complete work on the street lighting, whilst ensuring the safety of the workforce and travelling public.
The winner was presented with an ipad mini and certificate.
“Your Rubbish” App
Which coloured bin is it this week?
Never have to ask this question again.
Download the “Your Rubbish” app to your smart phone, then the night before your collection your phone will notify you which bin to put out.
It means one less thing to think about in our busy lives.
The app can also tell you what items can be put into what bin.
Download
“Your Rubbish” for Android
Download
“Your Rubbish” for iPhone & iPad
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WMNow from West Midlands Police
Have you registered for WMNow yet?
Register
here and receive real time information about what happening where they live and work from the Police, Action fraud neighbourhood watch and other community organisations
Go Green Week – 6th to 12th March
Go Green Week is about promoting everything sustainable/environment/green to all organisations, students and residents of Coventry.
Go Green Week is being organised in partnership by the Council, Coventry University and the University of Warwick with the support of other organisations in the city.
Events across the week include:
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Coventry Older Voices Newsletter
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Stamp Prices to Rise
Royal Mail has announced that the prices of first and second class stamps are to rise by 1p from 27th March.
It will take the price of a first class stamp to 65p, and second class to 56p.
Royal Mail said the price rises were necessary to maintain the universal service - the principle that it delivers letters across the whole of the UK for the same price.
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Can an Unmarked Police Car Stop Vehicles?
Yes, an unmarked police car can stop vehicles, but it must contain a constable who MUST be in uniform in order to carry out the stop.
If a car flashing for you to pull over or stop is unmarked, unless you are 100% certain it is the police, do not stop. Drive steadily to the nearest public place (for example a petrol station where they are open till late, a police station or somewhere there are a lot of people) and then stop.
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Ask the Police -‘Your Policing Questions Answered’
'Ask the Police' is an online information resource of Q&A's that responds to a wide variety of the general public's most frequently asked policing questions. It offers an alternative online option, reducing calls to the police, freeing up resources and saving money. The website provides links to relevant national organisations PLUS the facility to rate the answer and email a specific question directly which will be answered within 24 working hours.
Tumble Dryers Safety Warning
In some cases, excess fluff can come into contact with the heating element and present a fire risk. The affected brands, manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015, are:
Click here to check whether your tumble dryer is affected
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Fargo Village Cheese & Chutney Fest 11th – 12th March
“Can you hear me?” Scam
If someone calls and asks, “Can you hear me?”, hang up the phone immediately.
A major phone scam from the US is set hit the UK imminently.
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Notes from the Editor
- Our updates are sent out every Sunday. The only exception to this is over Christmas. If you stop receiving them then please check your Spam or Junk Folder, as your email server may have directed them there by mistake.
- Our Website address is www.cheylesmoreward.wix.com/teamcheylesmore. It contains our previous updates, parking scheme information & notices. It's best viewed on a laptop or PC.
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- If you would like to advertise your event here then please email cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com
Dates for your Diary
Every Monday 12.15 to 1.30 (term time only) - lunch at Cheylesmore community centre prepared by adults with learning difficulties as part of their Adult Education learning programme.
See the menu
Every Wednesday 12:30-3:00 – lunch at Christ Church (7 Frankpledge Road). Two course meal for £4.00. Transport available for £2.00. Advance booking required by calling the Church Office at: 024 7650 2770 or via:
http://christchurchcov.net/.
Saturdays 4th March 1.30pm - 4pm Knit & Crochet Group at Cheylesmore Library
Everyone is welcome, no experience is required as basic tuition can be given and supplies are available.
Tuesday 7th March at 7pm - the Whitley Local History Group will be having a talk by Larry Watson entitled "my town, my life". The group meet on the first Tuesday of the month at the Ibis Coventry South Hotel in Abbey Road.
Sunday 11th June, 11am - 5pm -Styvechale Open Gardens in aid of Coventry Myton Hospice
And Finally ….
Why is Cheylesmore called Cheylesmore?
Useful Links and Phone Numbers
Adult Social Care Online Help
Age UK Coventry - Trusted Traders Scheme
Blood test locations to download a document listing the locations
Cheylesmore Parking Scheme Email:
parkingenforcement@coventry.gov.uk
Change Registration number on Virtual Pass
Check if a Vehicle is Taxed
Check the MOT history of a vehicle
Community Activity Directory
Coventry Independent Advice Service
Crime Rates in the area
Disposal of Large or Bulky items
Dropped Kerb Information
European Health Insurance Card
General Online Safety Tips & Advice
Government Services
Local Neighbourhood Police Team
Noise Nuisance
Refuse Collection Information
Report Problematic Drinking to the Council
Report Fly Tipping
Report Graffiti
Report a Missed Bin
Report a Pothole
Report a Street Light Fault
Report Untaxed and Abandoned Vehicles
Road Works
Samaritans
Scams & Warnings
School Closures
Which Consumer Rights -
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/l/internet-scams
Cyber Streetwise -
https://www.cyberstreetwise.com/
Action Fraud -
http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-a-fraud/how-to-report-a-fraud
Parking Enforcement phone numbers
Misuse of a visitor pass - 024 7683 4367
Not sure a car has a permit 024 7683 4367
Change registration number on virtual pass - 0345 520 7007
Buy a new permit virtual & paper - 0345 520 7007
Query the status of a PCN (Penalty Charge Notices) - 024 7683 3400
Coventry Council Customer Services
Open 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri (excl bank holidays)
Email: customer.services@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 0500 834 333 Mobile friendly 024 7683 4333
Visit: www.coventry.gov.uk/myaccount
Emergency out-of-hours 024 7683 2222 (evening 6pm - 3am & weekend 10am - 3am)
Roger’s secretary - 024 7683 1101
